Canopus is a nonprofit organization with the main mission of making available to the public the work of the Czech author of spiritual literature, Květoslav Minařík (more about the author can be found under ‘Květoslav Minařík‘). 

Some of the principal activities of Canopus are therefore specifically:  

• To publish and disseminate the works of valuable spiritual literature.
• By edificational and educational activities, to contribute to gaining knowledge of the laws of inner and social life and the strengthening of good character qualities and abilities.
• By charitable work, to alleviate pain and suffering. 

The association Canopus was founded in 1999 and during its existence has published over 20 books and booklets. It has thus, by its activities, followed up the Production-publishing cooperative Canopus and the Foundation of Květoslav Minařík. As a result, by the end of 2011, almost the entire life work of Květoslav Minařík has been published.